Weekday Dog Walker West End Alexandria

Passionately Pets; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to pet care and enjoy the outdoors while walking dogs and caring for pets in their homes. This part-time role offers flexible hours, allowing you to stay active while earning supplemental income. Ideal for animal lovers, this position requires reliability, compassion, and a commitment to providing excellent care to pets. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for animals, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate about animals and comfortable with various pets.
• Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone for communication.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to care for pets, including walking and feeding.
• Communicate with management about pet care and any issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication

Compassion for animals

Self-management

Punctuality

Tools

Smartphone with internet access

Reliable mode of transportation

Job description

Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise, and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats, and other companion animals!

Midday Dog Walker Responsibilities:

1. Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15-30 minutes each)
2. Walk pets as requested
3. Feed pets as requested
4. Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
5. Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
6. Clean any accidents or damage discovered in homes of our clients
7. Communicate with Management

Midday Dog Walker Requirements and Qualifications:

1. Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22304 is preferred
2. Must be available for a minimum of the same 2 consecutive hours between 10 AM & 3 PM Monday-Friday
3. Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
4. Must have your own reliable smartphone with internet access and data plan
5. Must be extremely detail-oriented
6. Able to follow detailed instructions
7. Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
8. Must be timely and punctual
9. Must be able to self-manage
10. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
11. Must be compassionate about animals
12. Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals
13. Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions
14. Must be able to make at least a 1-year commitment; longer is preferred
15. Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Stay active outdoors with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $24-$28 per hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

LBGTQ+ and POC are encouraged to apply.

This is a Part-Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.